2011 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 DODGE RAM
The 2011 DODGE RAM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 DODGE RAM, potentially affecting up to 101,446 vehicles.
Recall 10V657000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 15,271 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 10V616000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
| 62,166 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE AND A HYDROBOOST BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP WITH EXCESSIVE VENT PRESSURE LEVELS THAT MAY RESULT IN BRAKE PEDALS THAT ARE SLOW TO RETURN.
Consequence: BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE SLOW TO EXTINGUISH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 10V475000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 23,237 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 10V474000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 772 vehicles affected
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM D2, DJ, AND DS-BODY VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CERTIFICATION AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION LABELS PRINTED WITH INCORRECT WEIGHT OR SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION.
Consequence: THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION LABELS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, THEY MAY TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALER FOR INSTALLATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 DODGE RAM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DODGE RAM.
Safety Rating for the 2011 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DODGE RAM
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 DODGE RAM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ER-L-30 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE ERROR PREVENTS DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) DIAGNOSTIC FROM RUNNING AFTER IT DETECTED PENDING FAULT, THE DEF MAY BE DISABLED AND CAUSES EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO EXCEED LIMIT FOR OXIDES OF NITROGEN IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE
ER-L-30 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DODGE: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE ERROR PREVENTS DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) DIAGNOSTIC FROM RUNNING AFTER IT DETECTED PENDING FAULT, THE DEF MAY BE DISABLED AND CAUSES EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO EXCEED LIMIT FOR OXIDES OF NITROGEN IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 2006 DODGE RAM — 36 complaints
- 2007 DODGE RAM — 20 complaints
- 2008 DODGE RAM — 33 complaints
- 2009 DODGE RAM — 13 complaints
- 2010 DODGE RAM — 33 complaints
- 2011 DODGE RAM (current)
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